New Texans (FA/Trade)

HPF Bob · #1 03-13-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by popanot

Apparently the Texans have their sights set higher... At least ceiling/potential wise. Inquired Vikes about Patterson.

http://hou.scout.com/story/1526785-t...atterson?s=116

Oh, PATTERSON.... Flash reading I thought the Texans inquired the Vikes about PETERSON.

This makes more sense - especially if he'll return kicks. What would the ViQueens want in return? Our first-rounder and...?

HPF Bob · #2 03-13-2015, 08:15 PM

FWIW, there was number-crunching site that claimed Cecil Shorts was the NFL's worst receiver last year in terms of value-per-target. Oh, the second worst was Andre Johnson.

Roy P · #3 03-13-2015, 08:47 PM

I will admit that I wanted to draft Corderelle Patterson when he came out of Tennessee. He looked to have the size and speed of a true #1 WR. With this year's 1st round pick I am wishing Amari Cooper, Kevin White, or Devante Parker; but they could be off the board by the time we select leaving the option of Jaelen Strong. So, if Minnesota wants a 1st for Patterson, I might have to consider it. Perhaps it could be a draft day trade and we can see who's available. Regardless, I still would like to draft Phillip Dorsett or Tyler Lockett in the 3rd.

Nconroe · #4 03-13-2015, 09:21 PM

Patterson lost his starting role last year , apparently he couldn't run a route over 5 yds. Had not that many catches or yards. Coach says not in doghouse. Hmm.

not sure that says worth no 1 pick.

Roy P · #5 03-13-2015, 09:26 PM

Patterson had 33 catches last year. ..that's close to the 40 O'Brien's Offense was offering to Andre Johnson next season.

Nconroe · #6 03-13-2015, 09:35 PM

Just checking Texans cap space on sportrac, with 10 mil dead money and 5 mil reserved for draft picks, appears to leave 5 mil in cap space as roster sits right now.

And really ought to hold 3 mil back for injuries during the season, so only 2 mil for spending at the moment.

So if pick up Wolfork that would about wipe out flexibility after that. Perhaps, maybe.

Or if trade for Patterson also uses up cap space.

I think I'd go with philosophy of wait a while in FA period. Plenty time. Don't go into cap space hindered right now.

popanot · #7 03-13-2015, 10:03 PM

No way I'd give up a #1 for CPat. #2 maybe, but I'd shoot for a #3. The Vikes would probably want more, but that's what I'd shoot for. Maybe kick in a conditional 2016 pick.